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About Burnsville

City Background

Burnsville was a rural, primarily Irish, farming community which has grown from 2,700 people in 1960 to become the tenth largest city in the state with a population of over 60,220 people.

City Attractions

Burnsville is home to a regional mall comprised of 1.2 million square feet, more than 3,300 acres of parks and wildlife refuge lands, a variety of recreational opportunities including a major ski resort, over 2,200 businesses, and many fine lodging and dining facilities.

Form of Government

Minnesota has two basic types of cities: those operating under the Statutory City Code and those operating under local charter. Burnsville is a Statutory Plan B city.

Mayor & City Council

Under Plan B, the elected City Council consists of a mayor and four council members. All policy and legislative decisions are the responsibility of the council. The council delegates the administrative duties to a City Manager.

Population Information

Population – 60,306

Persons 18 and over – 45,782

Children under 18 – 14,524

Median Age – 35.9 years old

Minority Population – 22.5%

Nearly 10% speak a different language other than English at home

Household Information

Households – 24,283

Average Household Size – 2.47 persons

Owner Occupied Units – 16,051 or 66% of all units

Rental Units – 8,232 or 34% of all units

Median Value of Owner Occupied Dwelling Unit – $149,600

13.8% of total housing units are owned with no mortgage

Median Rent for a Dwelling Unit – $737

Median household income is $57,420

Education*

93% of persons 25 and over have graduated from high school

25% have completed a Bachelor's Degree

10% have a Graduate or Professional Degree

Employment*

75% of persons over 16 years old are in the workforce

81% drive to work alone

8% carpool

4% use alternative transportation

3% work at home

23 minutes is the average commute time to work

39% of employed residents are in management or professional occupations

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Minnesota state law requires that the three highest paid positions be posted annually for the City of Burnsville. Effective January 14, 2019: City Manager - $170,000; Police Chief - $148,963, and Fire Chief - $148,963.